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His work hangs in the Beehive, but galleries ignored Guy Ngan. Until now.

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Anna Knox spoke to the curator of a new exhibition of Guy Ngan’s work at the gallery in the heart of his home.  Artist Guy Ngan and the art establishment never seemed to care much for each other. But a new exhibition raises questions about that mutual disregard. Ngan lived in Stokes Valley, Upper Hutt, … Read more

Guy Ngan, an artist ignored but not forgotten

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Art history tells us a lot about the present moment through its interpretation of the past. In historicising the work of bygone artists, it reveals changing attitudes and contemporary concerns, writes Emma Ng. This year Wellington is host to three exhibitions recognising artists linked to the region: Gordon Walters at Te Papa, Theo Schoon at … Read more